: Emphasizes the shifting power chords to maintain the song's heavy momentum.
: Adam Jones often uses a bit of reverb and delay to create a "spacey" atmosphere, particularly during the verses. Guitar Guide
Justin Chancellor's bass line provides the song's foundational "grind." TOOL - Stinkfist
: The song heavily uses palm muting, "dead notes," and rhythmic variations between time signatures.
For guitarists, "Stinkfist" is often recommended as an entry point into TOOL's style because it utilizes many of Adam Jones's core techniques without being overly complex. : Emphasizes the shifting power chords to maintain
: Mirrors the guitar's low-end movement but with more percussive attack.
: Built around a slight bend on the 2nd fret of the low string, followed by the 5th fret on the For guitarists, "Stinkfist" is often recommended as an
: Moves between power chords at the 2nd and 10th frets, transitioning into an open power chord with a specific hammer-on on the 3rd fret.